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Save A Life, Be A Mother!
About three in every 10 Americans will be involved in an alcohol-related crash-almost one person per minute. That's why we exist. We're MADD. Mothers Against Drunk Driving. Since our beginning in 1980 we've been working to make our roads and communities safer by preventing motorists from drinking and driving. And it's been paying off. Our efforts have helped reduce the number of alcohol-related crashes and injuries. It is estimated that MADD has saved more than 250,000 lives since 1980. Over 18,000 lives have been saved by the 21 minimum drinking age laws alone. But our work doesn't stop there. MADD also provides much-needed comfort and support for victims and survivors. And we are deeply committed to the prevention of underage drinking because alcohol is the deadliest drug for youth today. Statistics show that kids are starting to drink as early as age 12. And that means they are four times more likely to drink and drive. As you can see, we have done much. But there is much more to be done. And we can't do it alone. We need more people like you. These Mothers Save lives. We're dads and daughters, sons and uncles, friends and neighbors. And mothers. We're all ages and from all walks of life. We speak of love and loss, but also of survival and hope. We are committed to our mission to stop drunk driving, support the victims of this violent crime and prevent underage drinking. From the start, people like you have supported MADD by volunteering, lending a hand or simply writing a check. This has helped us grow to nearly 600 chapters nationwide, with supporters numbering in the millions. We are led by men and women. Some are victims of drunk driving, others are concerned citizens working to keep their families safe. We are not against drinking alcohol if your are over the age of 21, but we are for 21 minimum drinking age laws because they save lives. Our emotions may drive us to action, but logic determines our reactions. Our policies, programs and messages are based on proven, solid science. MADD Delaware Volunteer Opportunities Victim Advocacy and Court Accompaniment (4 hours/week) Attend Sobriety Checkpoints (5 hours/weekly) Media Research Person (5 hours/weekly) Speaking at Schools, corporations, and other agencies (2 hours with travel/month) Tables at Health Fairs (4 hours/month) Public Advocacy (20 hours/week during sessions) Pre-planning for Law Enforcement Recognition Event ( 20 hours) Pre-Planning for Candlelight Memorial Service (5 hours) Check in, set up, and clean up at events (4 hours per event) Visit funeral homes with victim services brochures and donation envelopes (10 hours/twice yearly) Bake and Deliver Baked Goods to Police Agencies for Cookies For Cops Campaign (November, December) BECOME A MADD VOLUNTEER TODAY!!! | |||||||||||||||||||||||
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